Bookkeeping is a rewarding and very popular profession. The demand for bookkeepers is constantly growing, with more and more businesses choosing to hire out professionals instead of sorting out their own finances. You might be wondering, what qualities do you need to become a bookkeeper, and how can you make a success of yourself in […]
Author Archives: Andy Bosworth
Non-verbal reasoning tests are psychometric examinations of your ability to visualise patterns, shapes and formations. The tests are specifically based around your ability to solve problems using pictures, rather than words. They are used by employers to determine which candidates have high levels of critical thinking, logical ability, mathematical ability and powers of deduction. […]
PSNI stands for Police Service Northern Ireland. It is the official and recognised police service of Northern Ireland, and works in partnership with local communities to maintain peace and prevent crime. The selection process to join the PSNI is extremely competitive. Over 7500 people apply to join the force every single year, with only around […]
If you are training to become an airline pilot, then you have a challenging and exciting career ahead of you. There is nothing like your first flight. For every pilot, the most exhilarating moment of all comes when you realise that you are are the only person who can get the plane back on the […]
The Royal Air Force (RAF) work to represent the interests of the UK in the air. They are an established service who police both foreign and home skies, provide humanitarian services to overseas victims and act as an emergency unit for stranded people in mountainous or coastal vicinities. In this blog, we’ll explore the wide range […]
The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police was this week quoted as claiming that there is no place for overweight officers in the police force. He believes that the current selection of fitness tests are not strict enough, and that they are failing to filter out officers who are overweight. In this blog, we’ll examine the […]
Every year, thousands of candidates apply to the police force. Some will be successful, some won’t; but what really matters is that you are successful. The application process for the police force is designed to test candidates in a rigorous manner, in order to determine the very best candidates from a wide field of applicants. […]
At the end of a job interview, many people make a fatal mistake. Look at the below example and see if you can spot the error: Interviewer: ‘That’s great, teamwork is something we really value at this organisation. It seems like we’re all done here…do you have any questions for us?’ Interviewee: ‘Nope, I […]
If you are a recent school leaver, or even someone looking to making a career switch, you might be considering taking beauty therapy at college. College courses will provide you with all of the experience and professional qualifications that you need to work within the industry. This could be at a salon, as a mobile […]
When applying for jobs, one of the most important things to consider is how to construct your cover letter. A cover letter serves as a written introduction to your resume, which helps the employer to get to know you on a more personal level. In your cover letter you should include your skillset, why you […]
